Sep 25

Dr Elsey's "Meow Party” at Meow Parlour 

For the first time ever, we’re throwing a cats-inclusive party on Friday October 20th to celebrate the 6th Annual NY Cat Film Festival on Saturday October 21st (Noon at the Village East theater on 2nd Avenue and 12th Street). The party will be from 5 to 7 PM at the Meow Parlour, NYC’s first cat... Read more »

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Sep 18

The Magic Fabric Throws Really Are Magical 

When I first learned about Magic Fabric pet throws, I realized that the couple who invented the fabric had created something unique that every dog and cat owner really needs: an attractive, chic way to protect their furnishings and clothes from their pets’ fur. That’s why I invited them to become sponsors of my show... Read more »

Aug 7

Cool Off Your Pup with Pumpkin “Gelato” 

Brought to you by Weruva The “dog days of summer” have lived up to their name this year - drastically so. There has been an unprecedented heat across America and around the globe, which has made life miserable for people  - but for those with dogs, especially. In many cities there has been little relief... Read more »

Jul 7

Dogs & Cats Suffering in Ukraine

Please Join Tracie supporting this GoFundMe campaign! If there’s one image I can't forget from this brutal ongoing war in Ukraine, it was of a family trying to flee with their dog. It was early on in the war, when the Russians bombed an extended family in broad daylight as they tried to cross a... Read more »

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Jun 12

From Kitties to Pitties - One Good Food Good for All!

I’ve always said that Weruva is my favorite cat food because it is made of human-edible ingredients in a human food facility, something they were the first to do, as far as I know. Weruva has spawned many imitators - which is the highest form of flattery, of course! - but I still say that... Read more »

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May 11

Is Your Dog a Really Really Picky Eater?

My brother Tim’s little “step dog,” Shelby, is definitely in the top ten of “wicked cute” little canines. She is a delightful mix of who-knows-what-breeds. But boy oh boy, was that little dog from a rescue the world’s pickiest eater! She had her Mom Sarena (my brother’s partner) turned into a pretzel, trying to find... Read more »

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May 1

Why the “Dog & Cat Lady” is Embracing Snakes and Axolotls

I’m proud and excited to announce the launch of my new podcast EXOTIC PETS, alongside my co-host Dr. Doug Mader. I figured a word of explanation was in order about why I am sitting myself across a microphone from a world-renowned and beloved exotic animal veterinarian to create this show - about creatures I know... Read more »

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Apr 24

Cats Are Not (Even Remotely!) Little Dogs!

Cats Are Not (Even Remotely!) Little Dogs! Brought to you by Weruva Obviously, cats and dogs are different species, but because they both live with humans they often get lumped together in peoples’ minds. It's common for people to think of cats as "little dogs," but this perception means people are missing the chance to... Read more »

Apr 13

Why I Love Weruva (and the Formans who own it)

In 2006, I met David and Stacie Forman in the early months of starting their very own cat food company. At the time I had a weekly live call-in show on the Martha Stewart channel of Sirius/XM called “Cat Chat” and they called in with a question. They had heard me telling the audience that... Read more »